Tag Archives: White Supremacy

Tuesday Open Thread | Steve Schmidt: There is blood on Trump’s hands

Posted on May 15, 2018 by

After the death of 58 Palestinian protesters, Republican strategist Steve Schmidt says Trump is using incitement to shore up his base — consequences be damned. “He destabilized the region with not having any clue what he is doing.”

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The National Lynching Memorial Opens In Alabama

Posted on April 26, 2018 by

The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, opening Thursday, stands high on a hillside overlooking downtown Montgomery, Ala. Beyond the buildings you can see the winding Alabama River and hear the distant whistle of a train — the nexus that … Continue reading →

Posted in African Americans, Crimes Against Humanity, Current Events, Jim Crow laws, Lynching, Memorial, Murder, Open Thread, racial terror, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

60 Minutes: Oprah goes inside Memorial to Victims of Lynching

Posted on April 9, 2018 by

There is a reckoning taking place in America over how we remember our history. Much of the focus has been on whether or not to take down monuments that celebrate the Confederacy. But this story is about a new monument … Continue reading →

Posted in Black History, Crimes Against Humanity, Current Events, Lynching, Murder, News, Open Thread, racial hate, racial terror, White Supremacy | Tagged , , , , , , , | 49 Comments

The Equal Justice Initiative National Lynching Museum

Posted on March 16, 2018 by

The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) plans to build a national memorial to victims of lynching in Montgomery, Alabama, which is expected to open in 2018. This memorial project relating to America’s history of racial terror and lynching will become the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on March 8, 2018 by

We have to look behind the lingo politicians and voters use to justify their stance on issues that affect us. Let’s look at the language here: “Gun control” vs Gun safety. What does each mean to you? This has been … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Democratic Rep. James Clyburn: We’re pursuing censure for Trump

Posted on January 13, 2018 by

Washington (CNN) Rep. James Clyburn, a member of House Democratic leadership, said the Congressional Black Caucus, of which he is a part, is pursuing a censure resolution against President Donald Trump next week after the President’s vulgar remarks on immigrants … Continue reading →

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Trump refers to Haiti and African countries as “shithole” nations

Posted on January 11, 2018 by

This damn racist thug…..What will you and @GOP do about this racist bum in the Oval Office @SpeakerRyan? Your silence on this matter  will be considered condoning his hatred for black people. We are damn tired of the racist attacks … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Africans, Current Events, Haiti, News, Open Thread, Politics, racial hate, Racial Oppression, Racism, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 87 Comments